Go Online For Speedy Purchase, Says This Home Buyer
Bengaluru-based Irfan Ahmad, who works as an information technology engineer at digital firm Brillio, recently bought a property in Hyderabad. The deal got quickly sealed with the help of the speedy home-buying process of PropTiger.com. In an interview with Wedita Pandey, Ahmad shares his home-buying experience. Edited excerpts.
Q: Tell us something about your new home.
Ahmad: It is a luxurious 3-BHK apartment, located on the second floor of the Times Enclave, Attapur, Hyderabad.
Q: How helpful was PropTiger.com in your home search?
Ahmad: I had heard a lot about PropTiger.com and their quick services. While looking for this property, I went straight to PropTiger.com, listed my requirements to them and they showed me various relevant options to choose from. PropTiger.com was there from the beginning till the very end. All the paperwork was wrapped up within two weeks. I am very impressed and satisfied with the expeditious and remarkable service offered to me by the web portal. I never had imagined that buying a home online could ever be that easy, quick and hassle-free. It was a wonderful experience.
Q: What was the purpose of buying this property?
Ahmad: I recently shifted to Bengaluru and have purchased this property in Hyderabad solely for an investment purpose.
Q: How much did the apartment cost you?
Ahmad: The total cost of the apartment is Rs 41 lakh. I paid 20 per cent of the total amount in cash and took a home loan from HDFC for the rest.
Q: Does your home meet the definition of an 'ideal home'?
Ahmad: My new home is designed in the manner that it utilises the space to the fullest to enhance comfort and luxury. My home is located in the most sought-after area of the city, and is exactly what I was looking for.
Q: Your advice to prospective homebuyers?
Ahmad: Since home-buying is a decision for lifetime, choose wisely. You need to figure out and have a clear picture of your basic demands from the property. Go for a property that best suits your requirement chart and also fits into your budget. It is always important to cross-check property details. If you are looking for buying a home online, my advice would be to go forward as the process is very transparent, speedy and hassle-free.